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KP55 ZHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,972 mi
Last recorded135,972 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,972 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged FADING (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar link ball joints

slight exhaust leak + damage to flexi section

Fail 9 Oct 2024 135,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged FADING (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar link ball joints

slight exhaust leak + damage to flexi section

Pass 1 Jun 2023 126,470 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 126,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 124,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DETERIORATED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 121,651 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 116,882 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,122 miles

under trays

Fail 10 Jun 2019 110,122 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

under trays

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,634 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 69,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,736 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,406 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,406 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,048 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,588 miles

Rear brake pads are worn low.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KP55 ZHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP55 ZHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP55 ZHU registered?

KP55 ZHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is KP55 ZHU safe to buy?

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